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HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

02 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

25 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

23 Nov 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW), located in Cardiff, UK, has completed a procurement process for the provision of education and training modules in Independent Prescribing, Supplementary Prescribing, and V150 Community Prescribing. This initiative falls under the health industry category and aims to offer level 7 education programmes through blended and distance learning avenues. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in a multi-provider Framework Agreement. Significant dates include the tender extension to 12th November 2024, with the contracts successfully signed on 24th November 2025, across regions within the UKL.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for higher education institutions and training providers specialising in healthcare education. The awarded suppliers, including Cardiff University, Swansea University, and Bangor University among others, highlight the potential for institutions with robust educational frameworks to partner in delivering healthcare education. Businesses equipped in delivering high-quality educational services, particularly in healthcare and pharmacology, stand to benefit from joining a well-funded framework that drives both market presence and expertise in healthcare education delivery. The inclusion of community benefits and non-negotiable contract terms accentuates the importance of aligning business objectives with social and environmental considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training

Notice Description

HEIW has sought to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Independent Prescribing, Supplementary Prescribing, and Community Independent Prescribing (V150) at levels 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards

Lot Information

Independent Prescribing - Pharmacists Only - Blended Learning

level 7 programme in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists using a blended learning format.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals up to 31st August 2033.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional - Blended Learning

level 7 programme in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional in a blended learning format.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals up to 31st August 2033.

Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional - Distance Learning

Sole-provider framework level 7 programme in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing - Multi Professional in a Distance Learning format

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals up to 31st August 2033.

V150 Community prescribing - Distance Learning

level 7 programme in V150 Community Prescribing for specialist community nurses in a distance learning format.

Renewal: This contract will be subject to renewal at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The Contracting Authority may exercise its option to extend for a further three years in three twelve month intervals up to 31st August 2033.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-136726
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=136726
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80300000 - Higher education services

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,983,746 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,983,746 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2024Expired
Award Date
24 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Bangor University

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Swansea University

University of South Wales

Wrexham University

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV458321
    HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training - Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) are undertaking a review of Health Professional Education and Training Services delivered to NHS Wales. HEIW are seeking to procure Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training. A stakeholder event will be held Monday 11th December 2023 to seek the views of potential education providers. HEIW would like to ensure a wide range of education provider stakeholders are represented at the event.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG488652
    HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training - HEIW is seeking to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Independent Prescribing, Supplementary Prescribing, and Community Independent Prescribing (V150) at levels 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC567220
    HEIW Provision of Independent, Supplementary and V150 Community Prescribing Education and Training - HEIW has sought to establish a multi-provider Framework Agreement to commission and procure modules in Independent Prescribing, Supplementary Prescribing, and Community Independent Prescribing (V150) at levels 7, via blended and distance learning routes. The education will enable individuals to extend their practice within appropriate professional standards

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